2024 stats: 7 games | 66.8 pct | 1,236 pass yds | 6.5 ypa | 9 pass TD | 6 INT | 260 rush yds | 1 rush TD | 4 fumbles

Things aren’t great in New England right now, but for the first time since Tom Brady’s departure, the problem isn’t the quarterback. In fact, Maye is the Patriots’ best player and is continuing to improve with each week. He processes at an unusually fast rate for an inexperienced signal-caller, takes what defenses give him with quick decisions, rips a handful of nice throws per game and keeps defenses honest with his running ability, which has sustained drives on a weekly basis. I was most encouraged to see him not resort to running immediately against the Rams, which stood as a sign of improvement, as did his completion percentage (75.0), 282 pass yards and two touchdown passes. He’s going to be the guy in New England for a long time; now, it’s up to the Patriots to surround him with a quality supporting cast.